HEALTHY ORGANISATIONS
PHE5HOR
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will evaluate, observe and recognise factors with an impact on the health of staff, volunteers and patients/clients within organisations in the health sector. Organisational issues such as culture, teamwork, conflict and individual and organisational change will be examined. Students are introduced to various theories of management linked with public health and health promotion concepts related to healthy organisations. Throughout the subject students will develop management skills and promote healthy workplaces.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Leila Karimi
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BUA5OA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Offered subject to sufficient enrolment numbers.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Unit Manual | Prescribed | . | . |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Discuss how organisational factors impact on individuals and their performance within organisational settings
- Activities:
- Individual assigments
02. Effectively participate in work groups and teams
- Activities:
- Individual assignments, Group assignment
03. Understand the use of power and influence within organisations and how these relationships might relate to your career and personal development with an organisation
- Activities:
- Individual assignments, Group assignment
04. Plan, develop, implement and evaluate organisational change initiatives
- Activities:
- Individual assignments, Group assignment
05. Understand the importance of, and develop and implement plans for, enhanced organisational health.
- Activities:
- Individual assignments, Group assignment
Online, 2018, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Leila Karimi
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"These lectures are to be accessed via the LMS."
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"These tutorials/online discussions are to be accessed via the LMS."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 3000 word assignment | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| online group discussions (2500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |